Russia deploys more forces near Ukraine border: US

Russia deploys more forces near Ukraine border: US

Friday, June 20, 2014 3:50 pm


WASHINGTON – Russia has deployed “significant” military forces near the Ukraine border and accumulated additional tanks at a southwestern site, a US official said Friday.

Washington had information that the equipment and forces were being prepared by Moscow “to provide active support for separatist fighters,” a senior US administration official said.

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